In 2023, Germany led the European chemical and petrochemical sector final consumption of non-renewable waste with 2.01 thousand GWh, despite showing a slight decrease of -1.92%. Austria, Italy, and the United Kingdom followed, with Austria seeing a significant 4.9% increase. Romania experienced remarkable growth at 10.26%, while Slovenia also showed a notable rise at 13.75%. Hungary and Portugal recorded the highest growth rates, with 32.03% and 48.7% increases, respectively. Conversely, the Netherlands and Belgium saw decreases in consumption.
Looking forward, the sector is likely to focus on sustainability and waste reduction, driven by stringent EU environmental regulations and increasing emphasis on circular economy practices. Nations showing current growth may continue to bolster investments in recycling technologies and innovations to further curb non-renewable waste reliance.
Top countries in Chemical and Petrochemical Sector Final Consumption of Non-Renewable Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,010 | 2023 | +2.26% | -1.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 933 | 2023 | +1.51% | +4.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 928.29 | 2023 | +2.41% | +0.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 452.67 | 2023 | +5.87% | +4.48% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 363.03 | 2023 | +26.81% | +10.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 330.48 | 2023 | +11.28% | +3.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 307.96 | 2023 | +6.15% | +1.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 185.4 | 2023 | +5.55% | +2.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 169.68 | 2023 | -1.92% | -5.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 163.95 | 2023 | +2.88% | +1.95% | View data |
